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CEU:4

Course Objectives:

Burnout, a state of extreme physical, mental or emotional exhaustion, often occurs in a job as a result of the situational demands or stress of the job. A residential facility is a job that has a high rate of burnout. One indicator of this is high staff turnover rates. In this course students will learn how to reduce stress burnout in the workplace and be able to apply some of these techniques in everyday life.

• What are some causes of burnout in your job?
• What factors contribute to the stress direct care staff experience?
• What ways have you found to cope with stress in your job?
• What do you think happens if high levels of stress are not relieved?

CEU:4

Course Objectives:

This training was developed for use during new employee pre-service orientation and training. It is hoped that the material offered will apply to all employees. The goal of this training is to teach employees how to effectively collaborate as a team in order to meet the service needs of each individual client in the residential facility.

Participant’s checklist:

• Team Building Overview
• Why be a team builder
• The Ten steps of interdisciplinary teamwork
• Essentials of teamwork
• Barriers to effective teamwork
• Processes of successful
• Communicating within a team
• Team assessment survey
• Commitment to team Documentation
• Team assessment survey

CEU: 4 Course Objective: This training is designed for providers in settings where there is potenital exposure to HIV. Universal precautions, reporting, and confidentiality

CEU: 4 Course Objectives: The objective of this is to train participants on the various components exercise and nutrition as it pertains to residential facilities. Nutrition and exercise are closely related to health and the quality of life for clients. Residential facilities should be conscientious of each individual’s right to make the choice in nutrition and exercise. Direct care staff should provide as much support as needed to clients in making healthy choices in their life. This course was designed to give direct care staff a general guide for providing support only. The individuals planning team, including the doctor and possibly the behaviorist and dietician should be involved in developing plans specific to each individual. Participants will be able to:

Identify the five essential nutrients in foods.

Use the Food Guide Pyramid to plan healthy meals.

Describe why it is important for individuals to have an adequate intake of water everyday.

Define the three types of diets: regular, modified, and therapeutic.

Describe why it is important to know dietary information about each
Individual you support in order to plan meals and manage mealtime.

Read Nutrition Facts food labels. Identify dietary suggestions for assisting individuals with weight reduction.

Identify ways to save money shopping for food.

Identify ways to prepare and store food safely.

Identify ways to make mealtime safe and enjoyable.

Identify ways to help individuals make physical activity part of their daily
routine.

CEU:4

Course Objectives:

Burnout, a state of extreme physical, mental or emotional exhaustion, often occurs in a job as a result of the situational demands or stress of the job. A residential facility is a job that has a high rate of burnout. One indicator of this is high staff turnover rates. In this course students will learn how to reduce stress burnout in the workplace and be able to apply some of these techniques in everyday life.

• What are some causes of burnout in your job?
• What factors contribute to the stress direct care staff experience?
• What ways have you found to cope with stress in your job?
• What do you think happens if high levels of stress are not relieved?

CEU: 4 Course Objective: This training is designed for providers in settings where there is potential exposure to HIV. Universal precautions, reporting, and confidentiality. This class is required for all ARF administrators, every 2 year cycle, per Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing.